Customer Ratings & Reviews

I purchased this gradient light strip on December 2, 2024. Today is February 23, 2025, and only a small portion of the lights light up. This was very expensive to only last a couple of months.

Came in with only 1/3 of the lights working. Hopefully replacement will have me loving it the way I expect. For this price it should be bug free.

This device is by far the only device I’ve ever been completely dissatisfied with from Phillips. The securement devices for the TV do NOT hold it, it’s fallen out multiple times, and it will not latch no matter how hard I try. The worst part I’ve tried to fix it for too long & now it’s not returnable.

This has to be the most expensive LED light strip I've ever bought to only have it fail in a little over a year. According to the specifications, Philips has a 2 year warranty on these. I'll update the review once I hear back from Philips to see how they will take care of it.

Be careful when buying this lights they are very delicate and not as bright as the other led strips.

I got this Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip to pair with my TV and Bridge, and I love how it enhances the whole experience. It casts a soft, colorful glow behind the screen that really pulls you into the picture. Watching movies on it has become even more immersive — the colors bleed out just enough to complement what’s onscreen. The install was easy: the mounting clips held it steady, and connecting it through the Hue app was straightforward. Once it was up, I played around with sync modes and color transitions — everything flows smoothly, with no weird jumps or delays. Reviewers also praise its bright, accurate colors and easy setup.  I haven’t pushed it into gaming yet (that’s next), but for movies and TV it’s already a game changer in my room. If you already have a Hue Bridge and want to level up your viewing, this strip is worth it.

Not for everyone, but I have enjoyed my purchase, and it has made my entertainment experience more lively as a result. Also a good way to light a room. Better quality than other brands. Although I have had trouble getting the adhesive to stick, as my TV is not totally flat in the back. Keep this in mind

Pros: It's Hue lighting..I do like that they are bright at the highest setting. the ability to cycle light colors. the added Play box can make the experience grand but at an extra cost. If you already have Hue lights then you will feel right at home with using this strip and adding it to your hub, Cons: Price is very high for a light strip. It doesn't wrap around down at the bottom. the hooks for hanging the strips are a little difficult to get the strip in place and i even had one come off even though I cleaned the surface well. Easiest way to install, the TV needs to come off the wall if it is wall-mounted. play box is a separate purchase and is expensive. No HDMI 2.1

I recently purchased Philips Hue lights for my home, and I must say, I am thoroughly impressed with the product. The lights are nothing short of amazing, and they have completely transformed the ambiance of my living space. The setup process was incredibly easy, and I was able to connect all of my lights to the app within minutes. The app is user-friendly and allows me to control the lights with ease. I can adjust the brightness, color, and even set schedules to turn on and off at specific times. The color options are endless, and I love being able to switch between different shades depending on my mood. The lights also have a dimming feature, which is perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere in the evenings. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my purchase of Philips Hue lights. They have exceeded my expectations in every way, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to elevate the lighting in their home. A five-star rating is well-deserved for this innovative and high-quality product.

Setup was relatively easy. I had my wife help me remove the TV from the wall so I could easily apply the adhesive guides/supports. Sticking them to an OLED panel was a bit nerve wracking as I was trying to apply enough force to get a good stick, but not so much as to damage the thin panel. No harm, no foul. Adding this light strip to my Hue bridge was as easy as any other hue light. I love that I can add it to a room like a normal light as well. It's done an excellent job brightening up a dark corner of the room. The effect while watching is awesome and it instantly won over my wife, who was initially skeptical (as was I). I'm looking forward to enjoying more movies and games! For me the value is there because when it's not being used to sync colors to the TV it's a wonderful lighting addition for the room. I wish I bought it sooner!

I’ve had this light for a few months now and it is absolutely amazing and it really adds to my movie watching/video game playing experience! This is an absolute must have for any avid Hue user who has the Syncbox. Obviously, this light projects onto more area than the original light strip but it’s also much much brighter. It should be noted, it only covers the lengths of the top and sides of the tv, not the bottom. Don’t buy the size above the one recommended because the sections of colors will not accurately correspond to their location on the screen. The setup was insanely easy. Unboxing it, taking down my tv, applying the plastics clamps, putting the tv back up, and connecting it to the Bridge took a grand total of about 10 minutes... if that. This has a little more to do with the Syncbox itself but I love the amount of settings. You can set the brightness and the intensity of the lights (the amount they change or the frequency at which they transition). You have the options between video, music, and game. Video and game are obvious but music is great for when you’re playing music but with the screen off, it’ll sync to the rhythms. I can’t say enough good things about this light... though it is on the pricey side. That being said, if you’re a first time user of Hue, get your feet wet before you dive on in and commit as it’s a pricey endeavor. If you’ve used Hue long enough, try the Syncbox BEFORE you get the light just so you know you’re happy with it (there was about a six month period between the purchase of my box and my light). And lastly, if you do have the Syncbox, get the light strip, you won’t regret it!

I have had these lights for about 3 months to this date and i have not been let down. They are so easy to install and when paired with the sync box and bridge it will perfectly mirror the lights that are on the tv. I have had some other light strips before but they do not compare to the phillips brand. The only thing i was skeptical about was the price so i saved up some cash and was finally able to purchase the set up. I was not dissapointed. I would highly recommend this to anyone that wants to upgrade there entertainment system. The way the lights fill the room really gives you the feeling of being near the characters. This is an amazing addition to your home theatre system or even just for your bedroom television. I love it so much!! Thank you Phillips for making such an amazing product.

Of course it is a great Lightstrip that works seamlessly with the hue sync box. The product itself is high quality. The price not so much. If you are just starting out and want TV lighting, look to other options. I have been adding Hue lights a little at a time for over 10 years and I want to stay with the same brand.

Awesome experience to add to our TV, gaming and other video experiences. Music is nice but not coordinated in the same manner as video. we use this with the Phillips Hue Play Sync which is the way to go, Setting that up is tricky and took some experimentation, but we have it working with 4 devices routed through it to the TV. That would be another review though! the color rendition is exceptional and goes from brilliant to nuanced and moody. Wonderful, easy to install.

I got one for the living room and this thing is literally the star of the show. I have two light bars and this strip is a diva and wants all the attention and she gets it. Lights the whole area behind the tv beautifully and if you have the sync box you can make the lights dance with the colors on the tv. Highly recommended if your a fan of color like me.

As with all Hue products, a super easy install that gets you set up in no time. The vibrant colors add immersion to anything on your TV. It is so great, this is my second TV gradient strip I’ve purchased!Couldn’t recommend Philips Hue products anymore.

I've had my eye on this product for the past year. I was really excited about the possibilities but my major concern was the price. After year of waiting for the price to drop and not seeing any significant change I decided to pick them up. I recently redesigned my entertainment area and figured I would splurge on the light kit and it was totally worth it. If you're into a really immersive TV watching experience the Philips hue light strip really adds to the viewing experience however I would first invest in a more expensive TV before I would spring for this kit. The built-in diffusion of the lights and it's independent color zones really look polished and premium. The installation is relatively simple but keep in mind that you may need additional space behind the TV if your TV is flush mounted. If you're looking for a real wow factor for your entertainment area this is it.

Finally ambient lighting that works! I have owned the original Ambivision which stopped working, then got the Lightberry kit which took a ton of work to get it working (for advanced users for sure). I ended up having to replace the LED strips and a second video capture unit, but even then the LED’s started to flicker. This Hue Gradient strip just works and looks great! It’s not as detailed with only 7 capture zones, but in some ways it’s better and not as distracting. The Hue strip blends the onscreen colors very well. It say’s it only has 7 colors but it sure seems it has more than that. It is unfortunate that it doesn’t cover the bottom of the TV, but I added 2 light bars to the bottom, which now covers the light spread all the way around the screen. The gradient strip uses the sync app which works in tandem with the Hue app. There are 4 different intensities and also brightness control. I keep intensity level on extreme and brightness at about 75% which switches onscreen detail quickly, and produces plenty of light to cover the walls, ceiling and floor around the TV. Another great thing about the Hue products and Best Buy is you can get the protection plan in case something goes wrong which the other cheap systems don’t offer.

Note: this requires the (pricey) Sync Box, but it's worth it! I got this and the Sync box on sale as a bundle, and wow! This absolutely changes home theater! The first thing we watched was Encanto and it blows me away just how nicely the colors jump from the edge of the screen to the entirety of the back wall! I have any sync box connected to the 2nd HDMI out of my AV receiver, and my TV connected to the 1st HDMI out as eARC. Anything my TV displays, regardless of input, will light up the lights. However, every time I change inputs, I have to fiddle with the box to re-sync it. The only reason I'm doing this is because I'm paranoid the Sync box might add a few milliseconds of delay, and since I want games to go as latency free as possible, I went through the extra hassle to set this up.

7 distinct lighting zones and mounts to an OLED TV without too much effort. Would be nice if it could work better independent of Sync box - it can do basic colors with Hue app, but no special effects. Expensive for an Ambilight solution but very cool effects when it's working